Jewish Catskills

High HolidaysDuring the High Holidays the doors to heaven are open to all so are ours! Join us for warm, welcoming, uplifting holiday services Read More
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Sukkot Begins TonightA Guide to the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Meanings Behind It Read More
The Bombs Were Flying and We Were Doing Yom KippurIn addition to changing our location this year, I found my kavanah—intention—different, too. Read More
How to Light the Candles During a 3-Day Yom TovThis year’s holidays (2024) are special, because three times during this month Jews in the Diaspora... Read More

Weekly Magazine

Hugged by a Sukkah

Why can't the universe be my sukkah?

By Tzvi Freeman

What You Need to Know About Waving the Lulav And Etrog

What, when, and how to wave the lulav and etrog.

By Yehuda Shurpin

15 Facts You Should Know About the Etrog

This fine-smelling yellowish fruit has a special place in Judaism.

By Yehuda Altein

Take the Lulav and Etrog Quiz

Take this quiz to see how much you know about the Lulav and Etrog!

By Menachem Posner

What's the Meaning of the Sukkah?

The sukkah serves to remind us of our humble beginnings as a fledgling nation, when we did not have any permanent dwellings and had to live in simple huts.

By Yehuda Shurpin